Polar bear club students embrace the frosty outdoors
The Children and Nature Network have shared this story about how school pupils in Manitoba, Canada benefit from outdoor breaktimes, even in sub-zero temperatures, through their ‘Polar Bear Club’.
What do insects do all winter?
This article in The Conversation (23 December) describes how insects cope to shorter daylength and cold weather.
Outdoor play all winter long
School Outdoor Learning share some great ideas from Creative STAR for keeping outdoor play at the centre of childhood, even on the shortest days of the years. The dark doesn't have to stand in the way of children's play, we just need to adapt to keep things safe. In fact, [...]
Seasonal outdoor lesson ideas
Learning Through Landscapes (LTL) share seasonal outdoor lesson ideas, perfect for the end of term! Covering a range of different subjects, they're a great way to teach the curriculum outdoors while making the most of the cooler weather.
Stay connected to nature through the dark months
This article in the Guardian (27 October 2024) provides simple tips, also applicable to taking your learning outdoors and supporting children’ and young people’s health and well-being.
Dressing for outdoor winter play
The Children & Nature Network have shared this handy winter layering basics infographic created by Outgrown. Learn how to layer up the whole family for winter outdoor fun and get your vitamin D (and vitamin N!).
Embracing winter – keeping warm and natural crafts
Muddy Faces have shared a 'dressing for winter' video for a quick reminder of how to stay warm. Also, checkout their Advent Activities
The LOST Term 2 newsletter – seasonal activity ideas
East Ayrshire’s Learning Outdoors Support Team (LOST) have shared their Term 2 issue newsletter. This issue includes great ideas for the term ahead, giving you inspiration to get out on colder days, plus other fantastic resource links. Sign up here!
